28 September, 2021

Tofu & Broccoli (Vegan)

Posted in : Chinese Cuisine, One Pot Meals, Plant Based, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian on September 28, 2021 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: black pepper, broccoli, chinese food, chinese take out, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, ivyskitchen, mushroom powder, potato flour, sesame oil, sesame seeds, slurry, sugar, thai chili, tofu, tofu and broccoli, water, wok

Tofu is an important source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. I always have tofu and broccoli in my fridge. I wanted to whip up something quick and healthy during the week so I decided to make this quick “Chinese Take Out” favorite. This dish is savory with a small kick of heat. This serves
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4 May, 2020

Mongolian Beef

Posted in : Beef, Chinese Cuisine, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Stir Fry Dishes on May 4, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american chinese food, baking soda, beef steak ribeye, brown sugar, corn starch, cornstarch slurry, egg white, garlic, ginger, green onions, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, mongolian beef, new york strip, One Pot Meals, ribeye, shaoxing wine, slurry, soy sauce, stir fry, thai chili, western chinese food, white pepper, wok

My freezer is packed with tons of meat. I found steak and was craving “Western Chinese Food” so I decided to make Mongolian beef. This dish is a quick on pot/stir fry dish. The meat comes out tender and juicy. The sauce is sticky, velvety, sweet, and a bit savory. Try this recipe out! You
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10 April, 2019

Sizzling Tuna Sisig

Posted in : Appetizers, Filipino Dishes, Seafood, Side Dish, Uncategorized on April 10, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: ahi tuna, bawang, filipino cuisine, filipino food, filipino recipe, fish, garlic, garlic powder, green onions, isda, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, kewpie mayo, kewpie mayonnaise, liquid seasoning, maggi, maggi liquid seasoning, mayonnaise, onion, pork rinds, pulutan, red bell pepper, seafood pasta, sisig, sizzling platter, sizzling tuna sisig, thai chili, tuna sisig

My boss gave me some ahi tuna steaks and challenged me to make a dish out of it. Since it is Lent season and I’m Filipino, I decided to make tuna sisig! This dish is packed with flavors and a really quick dish to make. Amaze your guest when you serve this on a hot
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6 April, 2018

Shaking Beef / Bo Luc Lac

Posted in : Uncategorized on April 6, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef, black pepper, bu luc lac, dark soy sauce, filet mignon, fish sauce, garlic, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low sodium soy sauce, red bell pepper, rib eye, shaking beef, soy sauce, steak, stir fry, sugar, thai chili, vietnamese, vietnamese recipe

Shaking beef aka Bo luc lac is a quick Vietnamese stir fry recipe. This may not be the authentic way of making this dish, but this is my way. This is a quick dish that you can whip up- marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes (or longer) and stir fry until your liking.
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4 December, 2017

Vietnamese Pok Pok Wings aka Fish Sauce Wings

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Fried Foods, Vietnamese Food on December 4, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: birds eye chili, chicken wings, corn starch, fish sauce, fish sauce wings, fresh lime juice, fried chicken wings, fried food, garlic, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, lime juice, pok pok wings, thai chili, vietnamese fish sauce wings, vinegar

Pok pok wings aka fish sauce wings. Does it taste like fish? Not really, this dish uses fish sauce as the salt flavoring component, mixed with the sweetness of the sugar, and the tangy lime juice. A delicious crunchy chicken wing with a balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy. This may not be the
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